Tune to Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#AEADGBE).
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE)
Start in standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 8 of 8 strings to play “New Eden”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 8 | F#1 | C#2 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 7 | B1 | A2 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | E3 | Tune up 12 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A3 | Tune up 12 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D4 | Tune up 12 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G4 | Tune up 12 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | B4 | Tune up 12 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E5 | Tune up 12 semitones |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"New Eden" by Animals As Leaders is played in Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE) (C#AEADGBE). Starting from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 8 of 8 strings: string 8 up to C#, string 7 up to A, string 6 up to E, string 5 up to A, string 4 up to D, string 3 up to G, string 2 up to B, string 1 up to E. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Animals As Leaders uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE)
Already tuned to C#AEADGBE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Animals As Leaders’s Guitar Tunings
Animals As Leaders plays 2 of 44 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE). Most-used tunings:
- Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E26 songs
- Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE)C#AEADGBE2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "New Eden" in Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074)
Recommended gauge .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 8 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“New Eden” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "New Eden" by Animals As Leaders in?
"New Eden" is played in Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE): C#AEADGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "New Eden"?
Start from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 8: tune up 7 semitones (F#1 → C#2). String 7: tune up 10 semitones (B1 → A2). String 6: tune up 12 semitones (E2 → E3). String 5: tune up 12 semitones (A2 → A3). String 4: tune up 12 semitones (D3 → D4). String 3: tune up 12 semitones (G3 → G4). String 2: tune up 12 semitones (B3 → B4). String 1: tune up 12 semitones (E4 → E5).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE)?
Use a .010–.074 (8-string) set. An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.
Which other Animals As Leaders songs use this tuning?
"Physical Education" — all in C#AEADGBE, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Animals As Leaders
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (C#AEADGBE)
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